2016 Presidential Race

Indiana Gov. Mike Pence Endorses Ted Cruz, Praises Donald Trump

2:46pm April 29, 2016

The Texas senator hopes the endorsement will give him a boost in the critical Indiana primary on Tuesday. But that could be undercut by Pence's kind words for Trump.

Campaign gear for sale before a campaign rally for Bernie Sanders in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma in February.

Politics & Government

Sanders Campaign Has Spent 50 Percent More Than Clinton In 2016

6:18am April 29, 2016

by Peter Overby

After starting as an "underdog," Sanders has outspent the Clinton campaign in almost every major category.

Bernie Sanders addresses supporters on Coney Island Boardwalk ahead of the April 19 New York primary.

Politics & Government

After String Of Losses, Sanders Campaign To Lay Off 'Hundreds' Of Staffers

8:02pm April 27, 2016

The campaign says it no longer needs so many staff for the remaining contests left on the calendar, but the move could be a sign of trouble.

Trump Reset? Sober Foreign Policy Address Gives Peek Into 'Trump Doctrine'

7:51pm April 27, 2016

by Domenico Montanaro

The New York billionaire's speech was short on specifics, but was more subdued and serious than often seen on the campaign trail, a sign of Trump's attempt to project a presidential tone.

Trump says Clinton is playing the "woman card." But studies show it probably wouldn't help her beat him.

Politics & Government

3 Things To Know About the 'Woman Card' In The 2016 Election

5:58pm April 27, 2016

by Danielle Kurtzleben

Trump says Clinton is playing the woman card, but gender shouldn't play a huge role in a November race (and Democrats always win the women's vote these days, anyway).

Clinton's Road To The Nomination Was Paved By Other Women Who Ran

9:45am April 27, 2016

by Amita Kelly

Barring something extraordinary happening, Hillary Clinton will be the Democratic nominee. That would make her the first woman to top a major party ticket.

Hillary Clinton addresses supporters after winning four of five Northeastern states Tuesday night.

Barring Something Unforeseen, Hillary Clinton Will Be The Democratic Nominee

12:46am April 27, 2016

by Domenico Montanaro

On the Democratic side, it's all but done. The former secretary of state now has 90 percent of the delegates needed to be the nominee. For the GOP, Trump is now the only one who can win a majority.

Trump Sweeps Northeastern Primaries; Clinton Cements Wide Lead Over Sanders

11:43pm April 26, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

Donald Trump is projected to win all five states that voted Tuesday. Hillary Clinton wins in Maryland, Delaware and Pennsylvania, while Bernie Sanders is victorious in R.I., per The Associated Press.

Politics & Government

Harvard Poll: Millennials Yearn For Bernie, But Prefer Clinton To Trump

11:31pm April 25, 2016

by Brakkton Booker

Poll finds just 17 percent of millennials view GOP presidential candidate Donald positively. While Democratic hopeful Bernie Sanders is the only candidate with a positive net favorable rating.

The Cruz-Kasich Deal: Will Their Alliance Against Trump Work?

4:30pm April 25, 2016

by Scott Detrow

John Kasich and Ted Cruz will stay out of each other's way in three upcoming primary states. The nonaggression pact is an attempt to block Donald Trump from clinching the GOP nomination.